Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bern Neighborhood of New Bern, NC from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Tara Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Hill

2815 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562
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LS Indigo Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LS Indigo Ridge

731 3rd AveNew Bern, NC 28560
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Margret Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Margret Court

101 Margret CtNew Bern, NC 28560
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Reserve at Glenburnie
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Glenburnie

100 Gurten StNew Bern, NC 28562
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Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown New Bern Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Bern area of New Bern, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Tate Commons priced from $993. Bearfoot Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Bern apartments for rent in New Bern, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$993
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsBeautiful One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$995
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1,000
Colony VillageThe Maple2BR,1BA$1,099
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Ibis1BR,1BA$1,112

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bern, NC

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bern area is the $0.87 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Townhouse Model at Tryon Estates Apartments in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Downtown New Bern apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Beaver Creek Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Bern apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Beaver Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1.18
Colony VillageThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.37
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.59
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsPremium Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.79

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Bern Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Bern?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Bern is Bearfoot Landing Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Downtown New Bern costs $1,440.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown New Bern?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Downtown New Bern that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown New Bern?

Cheap apartments in Downtown New Bern have an average cost of $380 which is $1,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Bern.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.